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What size of bike does my child need?
The question we are most commonly asked in store is “what size of bike does my child need?”
We have created this short blog post explaining the size required based on inside leg size and age of rider.
| Size | Age Approx | Inside leg |
| 12” Wheel | 2 1/2 yrs – 4 1/12 yrs | 13 – 17” |
| 14” Wheel | 3 1/2 yrs – 5 1/12 yrs | 16 – 20” |
| 16” Wheel | 4 1/2 yrs – 6 1/12 yrs | 17 – 21” |
| 18” Wheel | 5 1/2 yrs – 7 1/12 yrs |
19 – 23” |
| 20” Wheel | ||
| 11” Frame | 6 yrs – 9 yrs | 20 – 24" |
| 13” Frame | 7 yrs – 10 yrs | 22 – 26” |
| 24” Wheel | ||
| 13” Frame | 8 yrs – 11 yrs | 23 – 27” |
| 14” Frame | 9 yrs – 12 yrs | 24 – 28” |
| 26” Wheel | ||
| 14” Frame | 10 yrs + | 25 – 29” |
| 16” Frame | 11 yrs + | 26 – 30” |
| 18” Frame | 12 yrs – Small Adult | 27 – 31” |
| 20” Frame | Medium Adult |
28 – 32” |
| 27.5" Wheel | ||
| 15" frame | 11 yrs + | 26-30" |
| 17" Frame | 14 yrs+ | 28-32" |
Above are average/estimated sizes for age groups shown.
We always recommend calling in store and trying out a few of our bikes to get the best possible fit.
Too often we see customers coming in with bikes they have bought online or from a supermarket. The bike ends up being the wrong size and not built correctly which can be a safety issue!
Getting the right size of bike from a Bike shop could save you 100s of pounds!
So why not call instore and let our experienced staff help you make the correct choice.